This is the first book I read by this author and requested it because I was fascinated by the plot.
I had no expectations and even if I had them they were surely exceeded because it’s a highly entertaining and thought provoking story that I couldn’t put down.
There’s plenty of humor but there’s also plenty of philosophical consideration about knowledge, our relationship with technology and the world we live.
It’s set in a post-apocalyptic world where knowledge can define your way of living and it defines the two opposed factions: the Commonwealth and the Keepers. They have a different way of living but both are living in the aftermath of a catastrophe that destroyed the previous civilization.
Being a knowledge worker I was fascinated by how the two factions approached technology and how they differ in the approach to the world around them.
It could seem a very serious book, speculative fiction, but there’s a lot of humor and action making it gripping and enjoyable.
The world building is excellent and I loved how the author described the environment and the way of living.
There’s a lot of great women characters: they are strong willed, fleshed out and fascinating. The character development is excellent and all the characters are vivid and well written.
Mr Miller is a talented storyteller and once you start reading you are hooked.
I read somewhere this is the first in a series and I can’t wait to read the next installment.
I loved this story and it’s strongly recommended.
Many thanks to Jo Fletcher Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine